How to Reach Sullivan County Officials, Town Halls, and Schools

Sullivan County residents often need to reach elected officials and municipal staff for routine tasks and urgent concerns. County administrative offices and the County Manager oversee countywide services, budgets and delegation coordination. For county specific services such as the jail, nursing home oversight, county roads and delegation contacts use the Sullivan County government website or contact your town hall main number to be routed to the proper county office.

Each town maintains a town office or city hall that handles property tax payments, building permits, transfer station information and local boards including the selectboard or city council. Claremont, Newport, Charlestown, Sunapee and Grantham post hours, agendas and minutes on their official websites. Most town sites publish meeting schedules and provide phone and email contacts for the town clerk, tax collector and public works staff. Calling the town hall main number remains the most reliable way to confirm current staff assignments and office hours.

Schools are administered at the district and SAU level for budget, enrollment and program questions. Consult the appropriate SAU website for teacher contacts, athletic program updates and school board materials. For example SAU number 6 serves Claremont. Newport and other towns maintain district pages that typically post school board agendas and budget documents online ahead of meetings so residents can review proposals before voting or attending.

For law enforcement and emergencies use the local police department non emergency number for routine reports and inquiries. For any immediate danger dial 911. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office handles certain county wide law enforcement tasks and coordination among local departments.

Public health and social services questions can be directed to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services regional contacts. Local senior centers, community action agencies and area social service providers offer referrals for transportation, meals and heating assistance.

To find official contacts quickly search for Town of followed by your town name and NH to locate the town website. County level contacts are on the Sullivan County government website and school districts and SAUs post contact information and meeting notices on their district pages. Because phone numbers and staff assignments change check the town website or call the town hall main number for the most current information and to confirm office hours before a visit.